Even in early 2023, the possible of Syrian combat aviation was estimated to be 184 combat aircraft and over 70 helicopters. Among those first Military Balance he listed 45 MiGs-23, 30 MiGs-29, 50 MiGs-21, 20 Su-22 bombers and 10 Su-24, as well as about 20 school-fighting L-39 Albatros. In turn, the fleet of combat helicopters was about 20 Mi-24 and the same as Gazelle, as well as about 30 Mi-8/17 household machines.